Application Tips

How to use video in your Snagajob profile

You may have noticed that some of the job postings on Snagajob will require you to submit a video answering a short question before you can submit the application. You also have the option to record a video to keep on your Snagajob profile, telling employers why you stand out from other candidates.

Employers have told us that they want to get to know you a little better than from simply just submitting an application. Video apply makes job searching more personal by putting your face directly in front of the employer.

This is important. Think about it. First impressions can make all the difference when searching for a job. This is your opportunity to showcase your personality and professionalism to the employer. So, you'll want to do everything you can to stand out for the right reasons.

Here are a few tips to get you started:

DO – Record your video in a clean, organized area.DON’T – Have distractions going on in the back ground.DO – Record in a well-lit room.DON’T – Be in a back-lit room or completely dark cave.DO – Make sure there's no background noise.DON’T – Record with people in the background.DO – Dress professionally.DON’T – Be in your PJs eating breakfast.DO – Look directly into the camera.DON'T – Look everywhere but the camera.DO – Speak loud and clear.DON’T - Have a weird mumble-whisper.DO – Review your video before you send it in…each time.DON’T - Send your first attempt without checking it out.

Use these tips to make sure you stand out on your video application for all the right reasons. This is your chance to shine and this advice will help show employers that you are the best person for the job.

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Kim is a job-search coach for Snagajob! She's a Certified Professional Resume Writer and a Certified Employment Interview Professional. When she's not helping with job searches, she can be found hanging with her hubby, Matt, and puppy, Belle.

Discussion

This is a great idea seeing as I can never make it to the face-to-face part when it comes to following up on applications. I only have two questions:
1) If the video turned out weird the first go through can it be redone?
2) Can I do a new video after a while or is it one video and that’s it once it’s been uploaded?

Hi Alexandria! You cam definitely reshoot the video if you don’t like it. When you log into your Snagajob profile, click “edit” under your basic information and scroll until you see the video option. You’ll be able to either retake the video or delete it entirely. You can update the video as many times as you’d like. Good luck and let me know if you have any other questions! ~ Kim